Library – Matilda Torres High School

Kimberlee Thorson

Head Librarian

My Office is in Building A
(559) 416-5909 Ext. 43041 & 43042
kimberleethorson@maderausd.org

WELCOME TO THE TORRES HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

Library hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Librarian's Message

Welcome to Torres High School Library. Our beautiful library is a great place to look for books, study or connect with friends. We are developing a great collection of bestselling books for teens and young adults. We also have a growing collection of eBooks and digital non-fiction and research resources. I’ve been a high school teacher, a middle school librarian and worn a host of other hats which allow me to help students find books that will spark their curiosity and interests. I’m excited to share this wonderful space with our Toro family!

Find Books to Read in the Torres High School Library

Destiny Discover connects you to the library even when you are home. Access the Torres Library Collection by clicking the button “Search the Torres Catalog.”

Search our eBook collection and our regular hardcover collection easily using this button on the website. The eBook collection is really easy to access. Search for a title, or browse by subject or genre. Click “Open” or “check out” and begin reading immediately from your device.

You may put a book on hold by logging in using your Google account and school email.

Featured Books

Academic Databases for Research

Provides articles and video content, feature films, interactive lessons and resources.

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Full length films and videos appropriate for classroom use on a variety of topics, biographies, and issues.

Feature Films for Education

A great resource to explore careers, plan your career or college education path, video interviews of professionals in a variety of fields.

eLearning resources featuring modules, interactive lessons, online experiments, diagrams and data, videos, biographies and more

This database contains a huge number of copyright-safe sounds, music, and popular songs that can be used for any purpose. Great for both teachers and students creating videos and other digital content.

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Other Digital Resources

Book check out and renewal policy:

All books and electronic devices must be checked out to the student at the circulation desk.
Up to 6 hardcover books or ebooks can be checked out for up to 3 weeks.
Books that have not been reserved by another student may be renewed for another 3 weeks.

Return policy:

Hardcover books should be returned to the library before the date due.
Ebooks will be automatically removed from the borrower’s device on the date due, or they may be returned before that date.

Lost or Damaged Items:

Any Torres High School resource that is lost or damaged beyond repair will have a fine assessed equal to the replacement cost of the item.
Damaged items that can be repaired will be charged a fine of $5.00.

When online

Keep private information private
Don’t share personal information
Be kind
Remember your digital footprint is forever. Before you send or submit, think of your future followers.
You don’t own your content. When you post something online, your information is available to access, sell, manipulate, and forward.
Be on the alert to those who hack, phish, or spam your inbox or other content.
WiFi is available to use, but it isn’t secure. If you are using MUSD WiFi your online activity is monitored.
Students may use personal devices in the library with the understanding that school guidelines for digital citizenship are observed and adhered to at all times.

Torres Library Highlights

Challenge, Engage, and Develop

Read

Research

Collaborate

Study hard, and READ – for knowledge, for inspiration, and for fun!